Larry Thomas
Roanoke,VA
Summary
I am seeking a company where I can build the next chapter of my career — a place where I can contribute meaningfully, continue to grow, and create long-term success. I’m in a strong stage of my professional journey, bringing both experience and energy, with a desire to keep learning, mentoring, and driving results.
I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you about how I can contribute to your team and learn more about your available positions.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager/ Sales
William M. Bird flooring distributor / East Bay Supply Co./ Tran-South Logistics
Roanoke, USA
07.2010 - Current
- Operations Manager for Multi Million Dollar Flooring Distribution Branch
- Sales/Territory Management and logistics for largest flooring distributor in the Southeastern U.S.
- In charge of local Warehouse daily operations as well as inside and outside sales of flooring supplies and materials.
- Purchasing of certain product lines.
- Maintain relationships with upper management within, manufacturers, builders, subcontractors, installers and retail flooring locations and the general public as well.
- Negotiate prices and inventory levels with manufacturers and delivery freight fees.
- Working daily with Budgets, GP Margin, Volume and Commissions.
- Smallest territory by a large percentage of population in the company but top 3 in sales annually.
- Sales forecasting, hiring, firing, promotions, reviews, inventory control, sales GP% and volume.
- Warehouse duties include safety, audit, receiving and shipping, supervision of employees and reconciling daily, weekly and monthly invoices, deposits, petty cash and warehouse lifts, company vehicles and more.
Radio Personality
WFIR
Roanoke, USA
08.2004 - Current
- Radio personality on local weekly sports talk radio show during the football season only.
- Both in studio and out for Friday segment of high school and college football for that week.
- Been doing for 18 years.
- Podcast in the works as well coming 2023.
- 8 time Associated Press Award for best work in Virginia and WVa.
Territory Sales Manager
Design Distributing
Roanoke, USA
01.2008 - 07.2010
- Sales Rep. position for Largest flooring distributor located in the Southeast (Territories of WV, Va, NC).
- Company was purchased by current employer and I transferred into a new role.
Regional Manager
Details Incorporated
Roanoke, USA
12.2001 - 01.2008
- Regional Manager for a Service Company.
- In charge of the entire state of Va, 20 employee reps and 32 Lowe's stores.
- Hiring, Firing, promotions, reviews etc…
- We serviced the inside tool department.
- From service, display set up, returns, resets to new store set up.
- Worked closely with Lowe's corporate on POG set up and distribution of seasonal merchandising.
- Lowe's company structure changed with new CEO (Ni block) in 2008, As did our own.
- Company was dissolved.
Ticket Center territory manager
Ticketmaster
Houston, USA
09.1999 - 12.2001
- Territory manager for the West/North side of Houston for all ticket outlets.
- Made sure employees were trained, maintained ticket stock for location, helped with on-sales and audited all stock/ sales for 70+ locations.
- Clients included Texas A&M University, University of Houston, Houston Rockets, Astros, Aeros and Ballet to name a few.
Store Manager
Super Shoes
Christiansburg, USA
04.1994 - 08.1999
- Youngest store manager in company history (23 yrs old).
- Store manager of retail shoe store.
- Co store manager first 2 years and full store manager last 3.
- While also going to school full time.
Education
High School/ College - Business
North Greenville University/ Radford University
Greenville, SC 09.1995 - 09.1999
Skills
- Business Development
- Negotiation
- Product Development
- Business Analysis
- Salesforce
- Customer Relationship Management
- Management
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Purchasing
- Pricing
- Sales
- Forecasting
- Inside Sales
- Merchandising
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Office
- Branding
- Program Development
- Supply Chain
- Account Management
- Process Improvement
- Planograms
- Research
- Profit & Loss
- Sales Management
- Strategic Planning
- Customer service
- Operations Management
- Procurement
- Sales Support
- Relationship Management
- Analytics
- Outside Sales
Certification
Driver's License
Awards
- Million Dollar Sales Club(3x) in supplies, 2nd branch to achieve a million dollars in sales on flooring supplies in the company.
- Associated Press Best Sports Radio Commonwealth of Virginia, 04/21, AP best sports talk radio 8 times in a row 2016-2023.
- Guts Award- Most Outstanding Coach Locally, 09/07, Guts Award is awarded to most outstanding football coach in the Roanoke Valley.
Languages
English, Fluent
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Operations Manager/ Sales
William M. Bird flooring distributor / East Bay Supply Co./ Tran-South Logistics
07.2010 - Current
Territory Sales Manager
Design Distributing
01.2008 - 07.2010
Radio Personality
WFIR
08.2004 - Current
Regional Manager
Details Incorporated
12.2001 - 01.2008
Ticket Center territory manager
Ticketmaster
09.1999 - 12.2001
High School/ College - Business
North Greenville University/ Radford University
09.1995 - 09.1999
Store Manager
Super Shoes
04.1994 - 08.1999